New year folk treat at the Ropetackle

ROPETACKLE Arts Centre’s first music show of 2015 will be a new year folk treat.

Shady Grove, a popular band in the area, and special guest singer Laura Ward will perform at the Shoreham venue on Friday, January 16.

Ropetackle spokesman Mark Phillips said the show was ‘a fabulous folk treat’ from a local band, formed by Shoreham musician Steve Bell.

“Formed in 2011, Shady Grove has already made a big name for themselves, combining top musicianship with a strong sense of togetherness, expertise, and improvisation,” he explained.

“In the traditional folk style, their songs weave a rich narrative of dreams and stories reminiscent of the likes of Bob Dylan, Rab Noakes, and Dougie MacLean.

“The band will also be joined by special guest Laura Ward, who has established herself as a leading folk singer in the local scene. With elements of country, blues, swing and folk, Shady Grove are incredibly good fun live and the perfect way to welcome in 2015.”

The Ropetackle Café will also be serving pre-show suppers from 6pm and the show starts at 8pm.